I was thinking about this while strolling through the garden yesterday…
One thing I find myself doing over and over, is making little collections of things. Things that bring a smile to my face, things that make me happy, things that define bits of me…
We all do it, we surround ourselves with things we love… From little millinery mushrooms, to Marie Antoinetteish slippers, to bell jars bursting with beloved treasures, to something as simple as the seeds we choose to plant in our garden…
Some of us collect religious statues, others mermaids or even bright colorful kitsch loves… The list is endless… Whatever it may be, we surround ourselves with that which brings us joy…
We go to people’s homes, and we look curiously arround, interested in looking at their treasures. I am not one to question what people own. I find it fascinating, and the perfect phrase for this would be, "To each his own…" And, isn’t that just what makes everyone so interesting? I think, most certainly so…
While thinking of such things & feeling under the weather (last of the vertigo), I have been strolling through the garden often, carrying a funny little basket. Mr. Lovee brought me treasures in this basket, a couple of weeks ago. So, it has become a beloved little garden treasure holder… I roam around, picking flowers and herbs…
I count my blessings one by one, and tuck them deep inside a little pocket in my heart… I put in this basket all the things I love, that grow in the garden… I squeeze the basil and lavender, and hold them up to my nose. The scent makes me feel peace… I take a handful of Eucalyptus. Again, I stop, closing my eyes, to let its healing scent dance around me…
I fill my basket as I make my way to a very special little place, filled with collections that, as described above, bring me peace. They make me happy, they are meaningful to me.
It is a place I call, my sanctuary… A very secret space, dear to my heart… I think, I will share it with you today…
I stop for a rest, on our little bench… It is so warm outside. You can almost taste the air. It is warm and humid, you can wear the air like a sweater…
The clouds are so beautiful… I look up to see the two big trees meeting, arms and fingers intertwined…
Making our way to my beloved little sanctuary. I created this place for myself, about 8 years ago. It holds things that have meaning to me, that make me feel good… A place to reflect and feel peaceful…
We are almost there. Look how much the yard has grown since I showed it to you all manicured last week…
All the little granite pieces I had perfectly leveled into the ground, have sunk, and risen, and shifted. And, I love that…
I sprinkle some of my flowers around…
To me, it is enchanting here, blissful even…
You see, that is the thing about collections, and carving out little special places… It is what matters to us alone. What brings joy to ones soul…
In this space, we have buried little animals that we have found around our yard. Including a most special area, for a beloved hummingbird… For some reason our green garden attracts owls and birds and furry creatures, who like to find a place for their last rest…
The one eared bunny, looks upon them, ever so tenderly…
I love this little special sanctuary I have created for myself to wander to… However, there are lots of ways to surround ourselves with things we love… That make us feel good…
We can do it on a smaller scale. Clustering treasures in our home, in little nooks and crannies… Like most of us do… Turning our bedrooms into our very own sanctuary. A place to dream… To be cozy and happy after a long day…
One thing I have always loved to do is make these little treasure boxes… I usually have them for sale at my jewelry and art shows. I used to make them a whole lot more than I have in the last year…
They do not have to be religious… You can make them to hold anything you want… A few years ago, I made a bunch of them, custom order for different people. And, they held things about their kids, or simply fun trinkets…
Even old milagros, or bottle caps and rusty fun things can be useful for decorating a Trinket Treasure Box …
So, here is where the treat comes in…
You see, I am going to take a magical velvet sack, and fill it with wonderously fun things, so that…
You can make your own little treasure box… The box can be made out of anything, wood, even decoupaged cardboard… But, what I will do is…
Fill a velvet pouchling with all kinds of stuff. Including some felt balls and fun little trinkets and such. So you can decorate your own treasure box ( I think I will even make the box for you!!)…
It was about time we had a fun little giveaway, don’t you think?? You have been sooo nice to me!! And patient with me while I have been so slow. It has taken me a little bit longer than I would have liked, to get well. But, I am feeling better everyday, yay!!
I will have a little drawing Monday night, and see who gets to win the little sack of treasures… I will let you know by Tuesday morning the latest…
Thank you for all your lovely words in my last post. It means so so so much to me, to have your support in my art endeavors. The whole thing feels surreal. I am in the middle of nowhere, playing in a sprinkler, so it feels quite extra surreal. I look at the magazine, and give myself a pinch 😉
That reminds me… Back to the sprinkler I go! Oh, it is your turn to skip through!! Go on… 😉
Fun in the sun!! Don’t forget to wear…
🖤 V 🖤
What a lovely post- thank you for sharing your special sanctuary. I know the feeling well- I’ve been working to make my bedroom that place for me- full of things and scents that I love. I have been here for a visit in quite a while. I’ve missed a lot, I think. Time to catch up!
What a peaceful place you have created. I have treasures scattered throughout my house in no particular fashion. It is probably about time I unearth them and put them in a lovely spot where I can find my own tranquility. You are always such a source for inspiration, for many people. Thanks for being such a light in the world.
I am so sorry to hear that you have had a bout of vertigo. I have three friends that have vertigo and know just how awful you have felt.
I bought Art Doll Quarterly and Artful Blogging. I told the check out person that I know you, as I pointed at the photos of your art on the covers…you are my claim to fame 🙂
I love this post…I hear that your area has had unusual amount of rain this year.
I love you special sanctuary. The animals know where they will get love and respect and where they will be remembered.xoxo
just so you will know—->
your
Sweet Treat
and
Bit of Magic
and
Perfect Puzzle
pages
from ~~Artful Blogging~~
are right at home in my house
surrounded by somepinkflowers everywhere.
🙂
all are fine here.
{{ BTW—> if little furries find their way to your sanctuary
then
that speaks well for the vibes
you and Mr Lovee are sending up,
don’t you think? }}
so happy to hear that you are feeling better, sometimes a little something (like vertigo) slows us down so we can enjoy a little something else… like a beautiful stroll in your lovely sanctuary. thank you so much for sharing, it’s truly breathtaking.
it’s so true that so many of us have little corners and nooks here and there in our homes for little collections of treasures. I for one have many little corners like that in my home. what i love the most is when i am deep in my own head full of thoughts and i am stopped by one of these magical corners full of special things… all my thoughts slip away and i am in pure enjoyment of a beautiful moment with a magical collection of trinkets and art pieces. i too have a slight (cough*cough) obsession with treasure boxes and little shrines… lately i have been making so many matchbox shrines for this local shop, i am so happy that other enjoy them too!
thanks so much for sharing! and a little velvet pouch of surprise treasures is such a fantastic idea to share!!!
How are you feeling my dear? Hopefully better? I forgot to tell you how sorry I was that you were under the weather earlier.
Just thought I’d inform you of the dead mouse in our trap in the basement and the RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND OUR WASHER! Why me? Curling toes up onto desk.
HALP!!!!
xoxo
today I went back to the bookstore to get Artful Blogging (as I have read & re-read Art Doll Quarterly … and already shared it with as many people as I dare) and have been oohing & ahhhing at the pages. your article was dusted with magic. 🙂 AND THEN … such a wonderful post with a beautiful sanctuary – such love – and pictures of precious treasure boxes … AND a chance to possible receive a little black pouch full of delight! Chalk this up as one fine day. 🙂
ps – so happy to know that you are feeling bettererer.
Thank you for your lovely reply! I just got back from getting art supplies and got your magazine with your girls on it! I am giddy to look through it tonight! How exciting about this and the Blog magazine!
I think your sanctuary is amazing. I grew up in the country and my best friend was my donkey Rosebud. We used to take walks through the woods all the time, stopping to smell the lily of the valley and to take a dip in the swimming hole(she would go in too!).
I love, love, love your amazing little altars and shrines indoors and out. I do the samething in my house. I call it “playing with blocks” but as a (somewhat) grownup. I do work in museums so my urge to “display and arrange” never tires. Thank you for sharing all this goodness! The world needs it for sure(and I need those turquoise shoes and tights of yours at the top of your blog as I am obsessed with that colour-it is kind of insane but I love it!).
Hopefully I will have new dolls ready soon for El Dia de los Muertos-they will be a surprise!
Take care,
merle
Thank you for sharing your lovely, magical sanctuary. Great post, love the photos!
Oh, so glad you are feeling better! Why does it seem worse to be sick in the summer? Love the giveaway, you know I am always game for a new little project!
Fingers crossed!
And a belated congratulations on the wonderful (and well-deserved) recognition in Art Doll Quarterly–I haven’t even been able to lay my hands on a copy of Artful Blogging yet, and already I have another magazine to add to my “Find” list!
xoxo,
E
oh my what a lovely post again! I agree, to each his own!
I ran here and there and all over the city and finally found a magazine! It was well worth the hunt, just beautiful! It was lovely to learn more about you and your process… especially as a new friend to your blog. I hope who ever lucky gal gets drawn for the bag feels all the lovely magic and love you filled inside!
Have a lovely weekend!
Chelsea Ann
I”m glad that you are feeling better. Your post made me think of a quote that I love
“there is a gigantic difference between earning a great deal of money and being rich.” –marlene dietrich.
What a gorgeous post, it made me happy and serene. I love that you have a little hummingird buried there, being nice to nature gives back to us ten fold. Today i buried a litte red bird, it just made me sad but i lovingly gave her a little serenade as i gathered her together, I love your little area. I am currently working on mine bit by bit.
Maybe i could send you a pretty little rock from Canada to place in your garden?
Congrats on your publishing AND i do hope you are taking care and feeling well.
ANg
Mmm I could almost smell the basilicum…i love that. I think that herb has a healing power so I hope it works with you too. I love that sacrified place in your garden. And the fairy dust in your pictures. Take care and have a great weekend!
I have never been very good at making my space beautiful. I keep it fairly clean and relatively tidy, but I am kind of off in other realms a lot and forget to tootle around my little earth space. thanks for reminding me.
i told my uncle in texas about the magazine and my aunt was able to find it. since i live in the philippines, my copy’s coming in a box my uncle is sending to us next month. I can’t wait to finally see it! 🙂
I do hope you are feeling much better this morning! I received my copy of “Artful Blogging” yesterday, but arrived home VERY late from a wedding…so was only able to glance at it a bit. It looks wonderful!!
What a darling little sanctuary! I long for such a place… the one in my mind has a roof, though (the sun and I don’t get a long). Maybe a darling gazebo.
Vanessa, the images you conjure in my mind stay with me all day. Thank you for bringing a little magic to my ordinary days. I enjoyed the stroll to your little santuary, what a sweet place. I’m clapping my hands with excitement about a give away. What fun! Glad you are feeling better. Have a great weekend! Twyla
Dear Vanessa, so glad to hear you are on the mend. My but that mean-nasty vertigo stuck with you didn’t it?
Your post is lovely. You are blessed with that “special touch” that enables you to create that enchanted place of yours. I think it’s lovely that the wild furries come to you for peace and rest. – and that you are able to give it to them!
Here’s hoping you are 100% better soon…
xoxo
Kate
hi vanessa…no better place to recover than your own little slice of heaven. Glad to hear you are feeling a bit better.
its nice to be surrounded by others who understand my obsession with collecting things…i could never, ever be a minimalist. How boring! 🙂
Vanessa! Your place is so beautiful – and it seems very very *you*. Sorry we’ve been absent from your blog, we were busy in Japan and have been a bit out of it since we came back (coincidentally, Trina had equilibrium issues due to jet lag), but we’ll re-appear again, I promise 🙂 Hope you continue to feel better!
Whee!
Oh….how healing this visit to your sanctuary was for me. Your words settled on me like a blanket…and I thank you for sharing this corner of the Earth with us.
Hope you are feeling better … blessings sent to you, dear friend.
VB
Hi Vanessa!
Your new post warms my heart:)
Such lovely flowers in your garden.
I saw your bunny with one ear… I have a one eared bunny in my yard and a couple of cracked ears too…I think it adds character!
Have a wonderful weekend.
It is always a pleasure to stop by.
Hugs,
kayellen
Ah, sanctuaries! That is one of the things I loved most about living in Santa Fe – all the beautiful little structures filled with crosses and milagros and sacred and sentimental items. Your sanctuary is very precious and special – and I love the little treasure box/spirit box you made! Hope you’re soon feeling worlds better, dearest V. xoxox
I just love your garden sanctuary and I think it is so wonderful that you have a special place dedicated to the sweet little creatures that have passed through this world. I’m sure they smile down upon you when you visit that spot.
Well little Vanessa, I’m glad that you are feeling better. It’s no fun to be sick in the middle of summer. 🙁 Hope that you are completely recovered soon.
Oh, I just read your post about the art dolls. Congratulations!!! My, my, my you are shooting through the stratosphere with all of your wonderful creations. I’m so very happy for you!!!!! 😉
Take care sweet girl!
Hi Vanessa,
I am so happy that you are starting to feel better.
What a wonderful, sweet spot to go to.
And all the dear little creatures that rest there , surrounded by so much love and beauty.
We all need a special place to just ” be.”
Thank you for sharing all this ,
~~~Amy~~~
^^ I’m glad you’re feeling better. I just wanted to say how amazing I always find your posts to be. They’re almost like little mini-vacations from my busy life. Thank you!
Happy to hear you are feeling better. Enjoyed the blog post, and have read and re-read – looked and re-looked at your writings and photos in the latest Artful Blogging magazine. Your artwork takes me to a magical place! Continue to bless us with your work xoxo
Vanessa,
I love your sanctuary!It is so pretty and calming to look at. What fun it is to see the world through your eyes and all the beauty you share with all of us who read your blog. Thank you for this. I too am a collector. My sweet oldest daughter says that I like too many things. I don’t think a person can like to many things to be honest with you.
You have inspired me so much with your creativity and lovely writing! It is funny I am always more productive in my crafting once I read a new post from you.
I would love to win the wonderful trinkets you have put in the sack, so I am crossing my fingers and wishing very hard.
Keep up the great work. Hugs, Bobbi Jo
I just wanted to let you know that I love your style…and your pictures of nature are wonderful! I know how you feel about rain because I live in Arizona too!
Missy
I love your sanctuary and those wonderful shots of the glittery sky 🙂
I can never leave your blog without feeling just a tiny bit happier, or a lot happier sometimes.
I must say you are a lucky Sagittarian to have such a garden to walk through. Do you find yourself sometimes trotting around like a little horse or a kid? I do, inside the house! lol
And you must have a big house to keep so many treasures! (love that tree inside the glass!)
I went on a walk to your sanctuary today and saw the most delightful, and the most wonderful bibbles and tillies ! It is not everyday we can see such treasures. I rested on your bench and picked some herbs and flowers, sprinkled them where I sat so you would know I had been there. I said “hello” to the one-eared bunny and told him what a fine job he was doing. I so enjoyed my visit…thank you for inviting me!! Judy
Your posts are all lovely and this is definatley no exception, thankyou for sharing all these beautiful images 🙂
have i told you lately
how much i adore your blog…
and i especially enjoyed this post…
and seeing what you see…
walking with you…
xo
Oh how I would love to have a sanctuary like yours-a place full of color and sprinkled with a bit of nature’s magic..it really is the simple things that we miss most in life-things that we usually just walk past day to day, and then one day we stop..stop to watch the fluttering of a butterfly’s wings and the dew drops on flower petals. There is so much in life to enjoy..thank you for reminding me of that! I am glad you’re feeling better. Being dizzy is such an awful feeling. And how so kind of you to give away some magical gifts..my mind cannot comprehend what enchanted little things lie in wait in that precious velvet bag…now it’s going to just bother me until I know! And congrats on all those art magazine you’re in! So amazing!!! Okay, now I’m just gushing. Have a splendidly serendipitous day!
Vanessa,
So glad you are starting to feel better. I loved your post. Everyone should have a special place to go to, and yours is very dear. I love your storytelling.
I enjoy creating little collections of my favorite items too..maybe a little too much :)…I understand…every item has a special thought, feeling and meaning behind it…so, it’s like little bits of every emotion scattered all around…like confetti.
What a wonderful secret spot you have. I can just imagine you picking the flowers, I would love to bring a basket and add some petals and rosemary. And I have been meaning to make some shrines. Some day. Love your treasures.
Little treasures–perfect! What a magical life you live. We all need our very special sanctuary.
Miss Vanessa….you know, without me even saying so, that I am beyond thrilled for you for making the cover of DQ! As the proud owner of 4 of your lovely creations I know all too well how truly amazing your dolls are!
As for counting our blessings….I’m with you, when in doubt they will most likely be found outdoors. I too looove fresh basil!! 🙂
I so love the way you look at every day life. Not just life in general…but each and every day and all the things that surround you. You are very lucky and your blogs always bring a smile to my face….for this, Miss V…I thank you!
thanks for sharing. i love dropping in on your blog for a bit of peace and inspiration.
Sarah
How lucky you are to “space” to wander in! I love visiting your blog and living through your post, so beautiful where you live! so many beautiful treasures, made by you AND by nature! thanks for taking the time to share it with the rest of us! Sorry about your Vertigo…I had it really bad after giving birth to Dyllan, now 4 years later, I’m able to mentally control an attack and drink more water.
btw, your post are very inspiring!
oh Dear! 🙂 What a lovely thing to visit your blogling on a bright and glossy Sunday morning over my tea! 🙂 Your treasure collections are so interesting and meandering and eclectic and divine (and, and, and…..yes yes, I do run on so!!) 😉
Happy Sunday, Sweet! I’m so glad to hear your feeling better….and yes! Do remember that sunscreen….and perchance, a parasol!! 🙂
i have only recently found your blog and have to say am always delighted with your posts. your photos are wonderful……a new post from you makes me super happy. thanks for bringing your lovely world into mine.
Oh V! I just got the most wonderful little relic box that is begging me to make it into a little alter…I have been collecting just the perfect things…Oh great minds!
i love your spaces…and all of your things…
now that i will have a new home soon…i get to fill it up with treasures…
hope you are feeling well…
Vanessa! A huge congratulations in the ADQ cover – how lovely! And also on the general gorgeousness of your blog…every entry is like a little fairy tale for the reader to wander through…
I love the one-eared bunny!
I really love your blog and artwork, it’s such a shame i misset your Mad Tea Party, i hope there will be another one again!!
What a beautiful place to sit & reflect… I have a smallish patio garden that I do the same with daily… it is so easy to get lost in your thoughts & smells there that I dont like to leave!
I found a tiny knome there yesterday that my hubby must have snuck in among all the herbs & flowers & frogs…. he is my sweet friend!
Thank you for always sharing your magical word with us!
:0)Tawny
Hey Vanessa! Thanks for reminding us to remember the little things in life. I so enjoy the scent of Lavender. I grow some in my backyard and whenever I’m feeling down I go to my backyard and pick some and the intoxicating smell of it always makes me feel better!
Julie Bergmann
How enchanting~
I love all that you share.
Love Jeanne
Hi Vanessa!
Lovely post and I am excited at the prospect of winning a bag of magical goodies from you! Collections. I know what you mean, I have collections of well, collections! Little things that make my heart sing! LOVE your photos and of course your ever-lasting supply of inspiration. I think of you like a lady version of willy wonka. You are made of magic, girl!! Someday I hope to meet you in person!
xoxo
Suzy
You seem to create magic wherever you go and it is so refreshing that you take all us readers along. Your special place looks peaceful and calm. It would be the perfect thinking spot.
Well, I had an icy run through that sprinkler and now feel rejuvinated so I guess I had better get back to work.
Thanks for the wonderful diversion.
well, i’m probably disqualified because i’ve been sneaking around here for quite awhile now without leaving anything behind. also, i live abroad. but i’ll take the opportunity to tell you that your blog is lovely and full of inspiration – one of my favorites :).
Well hello dear! I have been so rushed and busy and working very hard and I had a few minutes to post on my own blog and visit my favorites and I got to yours {{I save yours for last!!!!}} And, I feel so calm and rested! I am not sure how you do it, but, you’ve put me at ease!!! I am very grateful!! And, PLEASE pick me, OO I mean count me in on your give~away!!!!!
Take care sweet gal!!!!~
Yet another lovely post Miss V. You have this special ability to take something so ordinary and usual and make it magical and inspiring. I am takin’ away to another place and time and I am always reminded to *PLaY* and be childish.
I do hope you feel better, I suffer from vertigo (BPPV) among other things and I know what a pain it is to feel as though your spinning and gonna fall when you sitting STILL! What an awful trick the mind is playing on us.
Rowan Willow {artist /alter ego}
aka Tiffany
Your world is so enchanting….I just love popping into you blog for a visit. Thank you and visit me soon again, I’ll be having a small giveaway myself to celebrate my 100th post. Be Well and Thanks again for the inspiration…I just love it when people find enjoyment and bliss in the simple things. Mandy Saile of Bijou’s Whimsy.
It’s lovely to have spaces in and around your home you can go to for moments of pure serenity. I love all your little touches that made it your own. I can see why the various creatures make it their final resting place.
I like to create vignettes IN my home and change them often. Sometimes even having those can create a little sanctuary feeling.
One day I hope the outside is done so I can have various places to evoke different feelings. A little bench, a special tree or flowers.
You are indeed fortunate to have all that space to sprinkle your magic on.
I hope you’re feeling close to 100% better.
XXOXOXOXO
L.
There’s no magic like garden magic!
Good to hear you are feeling better!
Thank you for sharing pictures of your sanctuary… just looking at them brings about a sense of peace. I can’t help but wish I had a yard like yours!
Take Care~
emily 🙂
I have so enjoyed reading your blog for the past year and was excited to see your lovely dolls on the cover of Art Doll.. congratulations! Loribeth
I love all your pretty garden treasures Miss V. 🙂 Have a very happy day!
Hello! It’s Cait, who emailed you about the clay awhile back. I’m now in Holland where nothing is blocked!
Your peaceful animal and sanctuary is beautiful. The basil and flowers smell refreshing even in pictures.
love, cait.
Vanessa-
I am a newcomer to your blog and your art. What a lucky find for me! I think that all the little furred and feathered ones find their way to you because they know how magical you and your sanctuary are. My little home has altars in almost every room, even the kitchen, which is home to the celadon cat buddha!
I’m so happy that I found you & your blog
I, too, have a sanctuario, the safe place. Quiet and peaceful, with collections of winged things and thoughts.
Please count me in on your magic velevet bag ! Sweet rusty things to play with…what fun !
I love all your animals in the garden! I would love to win a little something, something touched by you! xo Shannon
Happy you are feeling better! Ah that basket of herbs – I can smell it all the way here in CT!
Karla
what a wonderful and giveaway!
what a wonderful post and giveaway!
So glad you are feeling better. I enjoy reading your blog. I especially love all your sparkly and shiny trinkets.
Take care!
Paula
You are so sweet and talented. I just love reading all of your entries. I’m glad to hear that you are feeling better. Be well
Kim
I’ve been having a bit of a bad day, so I decided to soothe myself with some blog “lurking” and happened upon yours. I’m sooo glad I did. You seem so at peace and your sanctury has inspired me to create a space for myself! Thank you for your words and wonderful imagery!
Oh, how I do love trinket boxes! Thank you for being so kind as to give us readers a chance to create a little magic like yours. I’ve been meaning to play around with dreamboxes, trinket boxes, etc. as they make wonderful gifts. You have inspired me!
Dear Vanessa,
I loved your post, as usual. I, too, enjoy my collections. I would love your box of goodies which I am sure will be truly magical.
Hi Vanessa, such a wonderful post. I do agree it’s wonderful to surround yourself with your little loves and treasures. For me it’s comforting and I reminder of little bits and parts of me.
Dy
Oh what a wonderful place to be able to sit and clear your mind of the little things in life! I so need to make my “place” this inviting. Right now the bathroom is my place and even then 3 little kids are at the door! I am so glad I thought to visit you today, read abt. you in Artful Blogging and will be back to visit you more often!
I love the idea of collections. Those boxes are a great idea for little fixes of creativity. I found your site through Knitsonya. Yay!!
Popping in to comment, not sure if I did yet, you see I read this yesterday 😛
Vanny how are you? Vanny poo!
I love your little wee typewriter in the bell jar. Like it was alive and you captured it. Was it sneaking around telling storieS???? LOL
I love your posts, you always make me feel reverent and happy.
xoxo
Ta for that!
Hi Miss V,
Thank you so much for taking the time from your busy world to leave me such a sweet comment on my cupcakes.You are the best.And wow!so many magazines you are pictured in!!!!that is wonderful!!!the sky seems to be the limit for you eh???that is so great and so deserved!!!Loved your post and serene garden tour and will come back soon again!hugs Dees
Oh yes, treasures, I’m also fascinated by people and their collections. Thank you again for taking us on a journey into your magical garden, bringing pieces of nature from your part of the world to mine 🙂 Beautiful treasure boxes, I esp love the mushrooms in the bell jar!
Well I do have to say that when we are looking for gifted children in school, one of the things we look for are children who have collections. I look to talk to children who have a hodge podge of items to see what the items in their collection have to do with each other.
What a beautiful blog…just found you. Susannah x
What a truly inspiring post. I am a first time visitor who found your blog through someone who knew someone etc.. Your blog in and of itself is a santuary. I wish you a speedy recovery from the vertigo and hope you are enjoying life’s breath.
Kris
we were recently in Texas near Mexico and at the airport in Arizona…oh what colorful treasures were there…and the Day of the Dead skeleton dolls, I have to tell you, I never thought a skeleton could be cute until I saw one dressed up with a turquoise feather boa!
I hope your feeling well today, I too, have felt off recently. But today is a “good” day and I am going to enjoy it to the fullest!
May i ask one simple question:where do you live?Is it Heaven?
I have many nooks and cranies that make me happy in my home.like my bookshelf that my dad made my mom and then my mom gave it to me,i hold art trinkets,even some of my most special jewlery:)
you have reminded me that these little places;small little Uyopias stashed away,are extremely special,and today i will go through my utopia:)in thought of you.
xoxox
ryce
Your sanctuary made me feel peacecul (not that I was agitated). Thank you for sharing it. xoxoxoxo